used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
on or to one side
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
basketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
Chet's
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From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
Jess
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From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
Keyport
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From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
Lance'snounUS /ˈlænsɪz/
possessive form of “lance” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
Morses
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From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
outplayed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
an educational institution
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
skiingnounUS /ˈskiːɪŋ/
a sport in which participants must travel on skis
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
StreaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Jess had had a busy vacation, but aside from her ride on Chet’s and Lance’s _Blue Streak_ she had joined in little of the holiday fun of her mates at Central High.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one basketball game during the holiday recess.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Central High met the Keyport team on their own court and outplayed them most decidedly; therefore the athletic temperature went up several degrees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Morses were completely settled in their little house before school opened.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Mrs. Case, the physical instructor of Central High, was an enthusiastic out-of-doors woman, and as a heavy snow fell about New Year’s she easily interested the girls under her instruction in skiing.
